framing

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ 

: frame, framework

Synonyms of framing

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• frame

Examples of framing in a Sentence

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

Recent Examples on the Web

Know More McCourt said a popular framing put forward by AI’s most enthusiastic boosters, that the US can’t waste time in its competitive race with China, is a false binary. —Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Swift responds politely but cautiously, asking questions about how she is portrayed and flagging moments where the framing might shape readers’ interpretation of her intentions. —Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026

Calvert’s repeatedly stated support for what would be in effect amnesty at least for Dreamers aside, Calvert’s framing of immigration reform as putting America last or akin to Biden-era policies is pretty cartoonish. —Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026

On green initiatives, meanwhile, Patterson echoes the GOP’s framing of climate concerns as having unintended effects on affordability, a premise with which many environmental advocates disagree. —Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for framing

• aiming
• blaming
• claiming
• flaming
• gaming
• laming
• maiming
• naming
• shaming
• taming
• declaiming
• defaming